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Apr 16, 2022
Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse
Situated at the southeast of Hong Kong Island, Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse, being the first of its kind built in Hong Kong, was put into...
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Aug 5, 2021
The Binoculars - Good for Spotting Ships and More!
Yes, another gift from Tamar at the time of the Handover! and if you haven't noticed them, they now reside in the Chart Room. There are...
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Jul 5, 2021
The Binnacle
"A binnacle is a waist-high case or stand on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational...
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Jun 17, 2021
The Gate Emblem
The emblem was donated to the Club at the time of the Handover in 1997. It had been mounted on the entrance gate to the Tamar site in...
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May 21, 2021
Vintage Lamps
If you've been to Kellett Island you've walked past either or both pairs of brass lamps that were presented to the Club by the Royal Navy....
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Apr 22, 2021
Tomes Cup
This trophy was presented to the Club in 1969 by Mr. Alec Tomes whose father was one of the founders of Shewan Tomes & Co., a well-known...
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Apr 8, 2021
A Mystery, Solved
We had set out to write a story about the Club bells which we have at all three Clubhouses but no sooner had we started, we realised we...
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Mar 25, 2021
The Mermaid
From the South China Morning Post, 30 December 1949 Facing seaward, a small statue called "The Little Mermaid" stands on a rock in front...
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Jan 14, 2021
The Hoi Loong
Many of you will remember the late Pat Loseby who was a Vice Patron of the Club and many of you will have never met her but have been in...
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Jan 12, 2021
The Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy
The Lipton Trophy was presented to the Club in January 1968 by the Lipton Tea company and takes its name from Sir Thomas Lipton whose...
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Jan 1, 2021
Noel Croucher Award 2020
Noel Croucher Award – presented to Mr Gianni Aprea Mr Aprea is currently our Dragon Boating Captain, the chairman of the Dragon Boat...
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Jan 1, 2021
Samantha Kelly Memorial Award 2020
Sam Kelly Memorial Award – Anna Fisher Anna has made an exceptionally strong contribution to the club over many years performing at...
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Jan 1, 2021
Wilson Cup Awards 2020
Wilson Bowl – Kirra Cameron and Finn Ridley Both Kirra and Finn have performed exceptionally well at training and have attended...
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Jan 1, 2021
Tom Larmour Awards 2020
Young Sailor of the Year – Ulysse Ha Thuc Ulysse is one of the most committed Shark Sailors with 100% attendance last season. He goes out...
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Oct 28, 2020
80 Years Since the Official Opening of Kellett Island
South China Morning Post on 28 October 1940 YACHT CLUB OPENED ACTING GOVERNOR PERFORMS CEREMONY BEFORE LARGE GATHERING SAILS IN RACE AND...
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